Chicago P.D. Season 14 Refresher: 3 Major Cliffhangers and Storylines You Need to Remember
After one of the longest summer hiatuse in the franchise’s history, Chicago P.D. finally returns to NBC this week for Season 14. It has been nearly five months since the Season 13 finale aired, leaving fans hanging with unresolved character arcs and intense emotional turning points.
Because the final stretch of last season shifted heavily toward Officer Eva Imani and her sister, several personal storylines for the Intelligence unit were left lingering in the air. As Season 14 kicks off, here is a detailed breakdown of the three key developments you need to keep in mind before watching the premiere.
1. Imani, Shari, and Voight’s Troubling Discovery
The central emotional core of Season 13’s final episodes focused on Officer Eva Imani’s tireless search for her long-lost sister, Shari. While Imani ultimately succeeded in tracking her down, the reunion turned dark very quickly.
Shari was initially believed to be merely a victim of Kirby, the man who had abducted her years earlier. However, when officers attempted to apprehend Kirby, Shari unexpectedly turned on her sister, attacking Imani in an attempt to protect her captor. Kirby and Shari fled the scene together, but Hank Voight intercepted them, taking Kirby down. Devastated by Kirby’s death, Shari attempted suicide shortly afterward.
While Shari survived, Voight dropped a massive bombshell in the finale’s closing moments: DNA evidence directly linked Shari—not Kirby—to the murder of her friend Lila. This shocking twist left Imani facing the terrifying possibility that her sister might be ripped away from her once again, this time by the justice system. Heading into Season 14, Voight’s next move remains unknown, though it is expected that Shari may be placed in a mental health treatment facility rather than facing immediate prison time.
2. Atwater and Tasha Prepare for Parenthood
On a brighter note, Officer Kevin Atwater’s romantic life took a major turn toward the end of Season 13, even if the final two episodes put it on the back burner.
After discovering that Tasha was pregnant, she and Atwater had a crucial, heart-to-heart conversation regarding their future and the challenge of raising a child while living in different cities. Tasha ultimately agreed to leave Miami and relocate back to Chicago so the couple could commit to their relationship and prepare for co-parenting under one roof.
Promotional teasers for Season 14 confirm that the couple starts the season strong and has officially welcomed their new baby. However, with actor LaRoyce Hawkins set to exit the series later this season, fans are watching closely to see how his impending departure will shape their newly built family dynamic.
3. Ruzek’s Loss and the Move with Burgess
Season 13 also dealt a heavy emotional blow to Officer Adam Ruzek. Earlier in the season, viewers learned that his father, Bob Ruzek, was dealing with declining health—a storyline that accommodated actor Patrick John Flueger’s temporary leave of absence from the show.
Following Ruzek’s return, doctors gave Bob only a few months to live, and he ultimately passed away in Episode 19. Because the show shifted focus immediately after, the narrative never fully explored Ruzek’s grief or the emotional aftermath of losing his father.
Season 14 is expected to finally address Ruzek’s loss while tracking a major transition in his personal life. Ruzek and Kim Burgess have moved into a new home together as their daughter, Makayla, settles into a new school. While the fresh start offers a positive step forward for the family, navigating grief alongside the growing pains of a new household will likely bring new challenges for the fan-favorite couple.
With unanswered questions surrounding Shari’s legal fate, Atwater’s future in Chicago, and Ruzek’s recovery, Season 14 steps right back into the fire.
